2017 Peace & Unity Convention

At the Annual Peace & Unity Convention last year, 1Ummah’s Strategy Unit administered a survey to participants in order to assess the needs of the Ummah and the impact of the convention. Based on the findings from the survey it became clear the Ummah is desperately in need of assistance with maintaining the family unit. There were overwhelming requests for family-related topics including marriage, the upbringing of children, polygamy, and divorce. The number of marriage questions asked during the Q&A sessions also reflected this.

In order to meet this rudimentary need of the Ummah, the theme for this year’s convention is

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ABOUT PEACE AND UNITY CONVENTION 2017

The convention will look at what it takes to build and maintain a contemporary Muslim family, – and by extension, Ummah – by considering the journey of building a Muslim Family along a spectrum, starting from the individual and culminating with the complex family unit facing diverse challenges and needs across different stages of its development.

1Ummah has also meticulously sought out scholars and resource persons who maintain a track record of dealing with family issues to lead the conversations during the Public Lectures, the Breakout Sessions, the Teen Session, as well as the Q&A Sessions

The Peace and Unity Convention 2016 aims:

To provide true knowledge and better understanding of Islam.

Discuss rehabilitation and integration of the Ummah after the fight against Boko Haram.

Highlight the need for the right approach to conflict management in current times.

Highlight individual responsibilities of Muslims towards moving the Ummah forward in the current economic recession.

Groom the younger generation for future responsibilities.

The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said “The best of you is he who is best to his family, and I am the best of you to my family” [ibn Majah]. Attend the 1Ummah Peace and Unity Convention 2017 with the theme “Rejuvenating the Contemporary Muslim Family” to learn how to be amongst the best of the Ummah.

The Ideal Muslimah is the light of the home. She is blessed, cherished and empowered by the Shariah. Attend the session “The Ideal Muslimah”

Embark on the journey of self discovery and fulfillment at the session “The Ideal Muslimah”

Are you marriage-worthy? Are you sure? Embark on a journey of self development at the session “Back to Basics – Who You Should Marry/Becoming Marriage-Ready”

Struggling to decide if he/she is Mr/Mrs Right? Attend the breakout session “Back to Basics – Who You Should Marry/Becoming Marriage-Ready”

Attend the session “The Man, The Leader”

How do you instill Islamic values in your children? How best do you combine western and Islamic education?

Feeling stressed in your marriage? Out of sync with your spouse? Get the tried and tested tools to transform your marriage at the session “The Marital Journey: Navigating challenges in our marriages”

Attend the session “Polygamy: the elephant in the room – the pros, the cons and making the best of the Prophetic Sunnah for the benefit of the Ummah”

SATURDAY (BREAK-OUT SESSIONS)

AGENDA

TIME

1

Arrival of 1Ummah Staff

6:00 – 7:00

2

Registration and Screening

7:00 – 10:00

3

Morning Breakout Sessions

· The Ideal Muslimah

· The Man, The Leader

· Back to Basics – Who should you marry/Becoming Marriage-Ready.

10:00 – 12:30

4

Lunch/Dhuhr Break

12:30 – 1:30

5

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

· Parenting: The roles of the father and mother in playing an active role in successfully raising a righteous and productive Ummah.

· The Marital Journey: Navigating challenges in our marriages. Communication, reconciliation, counselling and divorce. Examining the effect of failing homes in the Ummah.

· Polygamy: The elephant in the room – the pros, the cons and making the best of the Prophetic Sunnah for the benefit of society.

1:30 – 4:00

SUNDAY

AGENDA

TIME

1

Arrival of 1Ummah Staff

6:00 – 7:00

2

Registration and Screening

7:00 – 9:30

3

Welcome Address – Ameer 1Ummah

9:30 – 9:45

4

Opening Address by His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, mni

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